Call it kaleidoscope cabaret. Bright’s music is a curious and playfully dark mix of jazz and world flavors that comes with a sideshow atmosphere. Details: 10 p.m. Thursday, 107 S. Front St., downtown Wilmington.

This funk and jazz jam band from New Orleans killed it in Wilmington a few years ago when they brought out Living Colour’s Corey Glover halfway through their set. Galactic has a tradition of working with other musicians and their always evolving sound – a deft combo of jazz, blues, rock and hip-hop – is the result. Details: 8 p.m. doors, 9 p.m. show, Friday, 208 Market St., downtown Wilmington. $20 advance, $25 day of show.

IAmDynamite’s music mirrors its name. With a college rock/pop music vibe and lots of thumping energy, the band’s sound features explosive percussion and vocals. It’s a lot of energy for a duo that flavors its songs through layering – “Ms. Jones” bears the sludge of Black Sabbath before morphing into catchy hair metal. With Sumerlin and Villain! Details: 8 p.m. doors, 9 p.m. show, Saturday, 208 Market St., downtown Wilmington. $5 in advance, $10 day of show.

L.A. based DJ that brings together hip hop, dubstep and electronic music that’s a hybrid of thick, booming bass interlaced with melodies that are playful and sultry. Mimosa has brought his music to festivals the last few years and a club show will mean a more intimate vibe. Details: 8 p.m. doors, 9 p.m. show, Tuesday, 208 Market Street, Downtown Wilmington, $15 adv., $20 day of

Franti’s music marries themes of peace and harmony with a varied music styles like hip-hop, reggae, and acoustic guitar driven music. The singer-musician has had an equally varied career, from days in a punk band to early 90’s group The Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy. For nearly two decades Franti and his band Spearhead have, like the band Midnight Oil, to practice what they preach in their music. The band tours in a biodiesel bus and the music remains socially and politically conscious. Details: 5:30 p.m. doors, 6 p.m. show, Saturday, 1941 Amphitheatre Drive, Wilmington, $35 adv., $40 day of

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